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Originally Posted by Canada 02
There was a James Neal goal  vs the Avs setup but a massive hit by Valimaki at the blue line that created a turnover. Juuso was 19 or 20 at that time and you had visions of a top four defenseman who could be a foundation piece for 10-12 years.
What a pipe dream |
I remember that clearly. A perfect hit to separate player from puck. Not violent but just perfect. I thought we really had something. But no.